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Debate rumbles on regarding religious discrimination law reform
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) had its ‘Maximising the Realisation of Human Rights: Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws’ report tabled by Attorney General…
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Victorian Government plan to protect Green Wedge Zones announced
Protecting the Yarra Ranges agricultural sector will be a priority for the Victorian Government’s Green Wedge and Agricultural Land Action Plan. The plan will outline…
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Man injured after crash
Local emergency services responded to a motor vehicle incident at Hazel Crescent, Healesville at around 5.56pm on Saturday 23 March. The incident involved a vehicle…
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Vehicle accident in Coldstream
Coldstream CFA responded to a washaway as a result of an accident on the corner of Maddens Lane and Maroondah Highway in Coldstream at around…
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Community op shops continuing to face closures
A concerning rise in the number of community op shops having shut down or facing closure has arisen in the Yarra Ranges and beyond, despite…
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Crime rises across Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
The Crime Statistics Agency has released its annual crime data for 2023, showing that criminal incidents rose in the Yarra Ranges and Knox for the…
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$50 million sewage treatment plant upgrades in the pipeline for Yarra Valley Water
Yarra Valley Water has signed a five-year contract with Waternish Engineering and Service Stream to upgrade sewage and recycled water treatment plants across its entire…
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Library closures for Easter
Your Library is encouraging locals to stock up on books as well as chocolate for the Easter break as most libraries will be temporarily closed…
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Three… ways to celebrate Harmony Week
Running all this week, Harmony Week is the celebration which recognises Australia’s diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect…
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Three-vehicle collision on Maroondah Highway
Emergency services attended a three-vehicle collision on Friday 22 March. The incident happened on Maroondah Highway, Narbethong at around 10.27am. A CFA spokesperson said four…
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Fun drive with 70-year-old vehicle
Lovers of a military vehicle enjoyed driving in Yarra Valley. Austin Champ is a 1/4 ton truck built from 1952 to 1955 and used by…
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Getting community resilient
Badger Creek CFA had a special open day on Sunday 17 March. The brigade opened its station and hosted two events for community members, one…












